PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kolby Khaos (ranked 2713 p4p, 2412 weight class) and Yowis Ben (ranked 0 p4p, 261 weight class). The key to victory for Kolby Khaos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Khaos
vs
Ben

175 cm
20
289
3 - 3 - 0

199 cm
32
270
13 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kolby Khaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yowis Ben!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ben gets a double leg takedown into Khaos's guard.
Khaos controls Ben momentarily but Ben frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ben is looking to work some ground and pound but Khaos has wrist control.
Khaos working a defensive guard here.
Ben postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khaos controls Ben momentarily but Ben frees himself.
Ben wants to control from the top but Khaos keeps moving.

Khaos is looking for a triangle but Ben pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben trying to control but Khaos is working from the bottom.

Khaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ben stands up over Khaos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben stands up over Khaos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khaos working a defensive guard here.
Khaos keeping full guard, as Ben tries to pass.
Ben working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khaos keeping moving, preventing Ben from controlling successfully.
Khaos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at My gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ben loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ben is working Khaos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khaos trying to keep a closed guard but Ben is proving a slippery customer.
Ben must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khaos keeping full guard, as Ben tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khaos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Khaos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ben has passed into half guard!
Ben is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khaos has hold of Ben's hands but Ben slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Khaos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ben with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ben is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ben is looking to work some ground and pound but Khaos has wrist control.
Ben wants to pass the guard but Khaos is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ben throwing strikes from guard but Khaos blocks nicely.
Ben trying to control but Khaos is working from the bottom.

Khaos looking for a guillotine here but Ben defends easily.

Khaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ben can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ben loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khaos working a defensive guard here.
Ben stands up over Khaos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khaos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ben landing some decent shots from guard.
Khaos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Khaos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ben is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ben is in close to Khaos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ben content to stall in guard here.

Khaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ben can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yowis Ben dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Khaos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khaos lands in his opponent's guard.
Khaos is pushing down on Ben's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ben is fighting to maintain full guard but Khaos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khaos prevents Ben from improving his position.
Ben makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ben.
Ben is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ben escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khaos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben keeping moving, preventing Khaos from controlling successfully.

Ben throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben is looking to sweep but instead, Khaos has passed into half guard.

Khaos stands up from half guard.
Khaos leaves Ben with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Khaos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Khaos drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Khaos as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ben screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Khaos! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kolby Khaos!
Kolby Khaos took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.